Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to April races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you put some spring(time) in your step and prepare for the 2025 racing season.
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- April Marathons
- April Half Marathons
- April Ultra Marathons
- April Other Distances
- April International Races
April Marathons
REVEL Mt Charleston
Apr 5; Las Vegas, NV
Marathon, half marathon
Speedy desert downhill is a perennial BQ powerhouse
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
Apr 12; Roanoke, VA
101 miler, double marathon, marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 1 miler
Charm & challenge at “America’s Toughest Road Races”
Coastal Delaware Running Festival
Apr 12–13; Rehoboth Beach, DE
Marathon, half marathon, 9K, 5K
Seaside road/trail hybrid with a boardwalk start & finish
Bend Marathon
Apr 13; Bend, OR
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Mountain-town gem 
celebrates its 10th running
Run the River Marathon
Apr 19; Kennewick, WA
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K
Lovely loop course parallels the Columbia River
Salt Lake City Marathon (above)
Apr 26; Salt Lake City, UT
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, bike tour
Scenic stunner in the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains
Eau Claire Marathon
Apr 26–27; Eau Claire, WI
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Small-town beauty voted WI’s best marathon & half
Eugene Marathon
Apr 26–27; Eugene Marathon, OR
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Tour of TrackTown USA finishes on historic Hayward Field
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Apr 26–27; Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, OK
Marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, 5K
OKC’s Run to Remember marks its 25th anniversary
2Slow4Boston Marathon
Apr 27; Greer, SC
Marathon, half marathon
Laid-back fan favorite is a celebration of determination
Maui Marathon
Apr 27; Lahaina, HI
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Oceanfront out-and-back returns to fire-ravaged Lahaina
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April Half Marathons
Hattiesburg Half
Apr 5; Hattiesburg, MS
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Community-focused race showcases the Hub City
Run Bentonville Half
Apr 5; Bentonville, AR
Half marathon, half marathon relay, 5K
Rolling, rollicking loop in the heart of the Ozarks
Savannah Women’s Half
Apr 5; Savannah, GA
Half marathon, 5K
Energetic weekend of spring flowers & girl power
Rock the Parkway Half
Apr 12; Kansas City, MO
Half marathon, 5K
Philanthropic favorite follows picturesque Ward Pkwy
San Diego Beach & Bay Half
Apr 12; San Diego, CA
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
“Wonderful” waterfront tour of sparkling Mission Bay
Hapalua Half
Apr 13; Honolulu, HI
Half marathon
Embrace the Aloha spirit with no time limit 
Drake Road Races
Apr 19; Des Moines, IA
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Fast course finishes on Drake Stadium’s iconic Blue Oval
Capital City Half
Apr 26; Columbus, OH
Half marathon, quarter marathon, 5K
Soak up the sights & sounds of springtime in Columbus
Garden Spot Village Half
Apr 26; New Holland, PA
Half marathon, 10K
Relentlessly rolling route thru beautiful Amish countryside
Get in Gear Half
Apr 26; Minneapolis, MN
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Lovely point-to-point over & along the Mississippi River
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April Ultra Marathons
Bull Run Run 50 Miler
Apr 5; Clifton, VA
50 miler
Rolling, wooded trail traverses two major Civil War battle sites
Zion Ultras & Trail Half
Apr 11–12; Apple Valley, UT
100 miler, 100K, 60K, 30K, half marathon
Beauty meets beast next door to Zion National Park
Mile 0 Flint Hills Trail Race
Apr 12; Osawatomie, KS
50K, 20 miler, 10 miler
First-timer friendly out-and-back on Kansas’s longest trail
Vortex Ultra Experience in the Red Rocks of Sedona (The “VUE”)
Apr 19; Sedona, AZ
50 miler, 34 miler, 21 miler, 12 miler, 4 miler
Lose yourself in Sedona’s otherworldly beauty
Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB
Apr 25–26; Foresthill, CA
100 miler, 100K, 50K, 25K
Rugged challenge follows the historic Western States Trail
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April Other Distances
Cooper River Bridge Run 10K
Apr 5; Charleston, SC
10K
“Amazing” energy & “spectacular” views of Charleston
Early Bird 10 Mile Run
Apr 5; Omaha, NE
10 miler
Spirited season opener finishes w/breakfast treats & mimosas
(Registration opens Dec 27)
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
Apr 5–6; Washington, DC
10 miler, 5K
DC dynamo marks the unofficial start of spring racing season
(Lottery closes Dec 15)
Statesman Cap10K
Apr 6; Austin, TX
10K
Rocking & rolling urban loop delivers hills & thrills 
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K
Apr 12; Richmond, VA
10K
Spring tradition showcases RVA’s most celebrated street
Crescent City Classic 10K
Apr 19; New Orleans, LA
10K
The Big Easy hosts an Easter Weekend party for all paces
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April International Races
Two Oceans Marathon 
Apr 5–6; Cape Town, South Africa
56K, half marathon
Iconic ultra boasts one of the world’s most beautiful courses
(International entries still available)
Vienna City Marathon 
Apr 5–6; Vienna, Austria
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K
Start with a waltz (really!) in the world capital of music
(Half marathon waitlist only)
Newport Marathon Festival 
Apr 13; Newport, Wales
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Speedy circuit of a vibrant & historic coastal city
Du Motion Runners’ Days Dubrovnik 
Apr 26–27, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Half marathon, 5K, 2.5K
Seaside tour of a magnificent, medieval walled city
Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon 
Apr 26; Jasper, Canada
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Breathtaking destination in the heart of the Canadian Rockies
NOTE: Several April international races regularly sell out well in advance and thus require more lead time to gain entry. These include the Generali Berlin Half Marathon (Apr 6 
), NN Rotterdam Marathon (Apr 12–13 
), and Schneider Electric Paris Marathon (Apr 12–13 
).
Or search for more April international races
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Author: Mike Sohaskey
Mike Sohaskey is the co-founder of RaceRaves, the premier online reviews community for runners to share their race experiences and find their next challenge. Mike honed his creative and critical thinking skills as a research scientist, earning a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from Stanford. He’s completed over 120 races — including 60+ marathons and ultras plus all six Abbott World Marathon Majors — in locations ranging from Antarctica to Zimbabwe.
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